A&P, Special Senses, Post Assessment

What is the correct term for ear wax?

• papillae
• cerumen
• sebum
• ossicles

Which nerve carries nerve impulses to the brain for interpretation as hearing?

• Optic Nerve
• Auditory/Cochlear Nerve
• Vestibular Nerve
• Vagus Nerve

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

With this condition, images focus behind the retina.  Commonly known as "farsightedness." 

• Myopia
• Amblyopia
• Otitis media
• Hyperopia

Which eye problem is commonly called "pink eye" & is caused by bacteria or viral infection?

• blepharitis
• iritis
• conjunctivitis
• cyclitis

What is the clear, watery fluid that fills the space between the cornea & iris?

• aqueous humor
• cerebrospinal fluid
• vitreous humor
• lymph fluid

What is the conjunctiva?

• a mucous membrane that covers & protects the eye
• ear wax
• taste buds
• mucous membrane that lines the auditory canal

What do lacrimal glands do?

• produces aqueous humor
• produces vitreous humor
• produces sweat
• produces tears

Which nerve carries light impulses to the brain, where they are interpreted as sight?

• Auditory Nerve
• Optic Nerve
• Vestibular Nerve
• Trigeminal Nerve

What statement about the sense of taste is true?

• Taste is influences by the sense of smell
• Taste buds are called lacteals
• There are no taste buds in the back of the tongue
• There are two main tastes, sweet and salty

What do the orbits, eye lashes and lacrimal glands provide?

• lubrication
• protection
• nutrition
• excretion